Meniers Disease

DR. DAVID C. KEMPER wrote:
>> Does anyone have any insight as to non-traditional relief from the
> symptoms of the disease. I have been advised to take antivert and
> valium to calm the neurological responses that lead to the dizziness and
> spinning. Anyone with any info pertaining to this disease, I would be
> grateful.
Check the Vestibular Disorders Association website:
http://www.teleport.com/~veda/
Please keep in mind that Valium and Antivert will not prevent a
Meniere's attack, they are for symptomatic relief. Also note that
Antivert takes hours to build up an effective blood level.
Our routine treatment for Meniere's is a low salt diet (<2000 mg/day)
and 6-8 8oz glasses water /day. A diuretic is often added after 4-6
weeks if the diet shows limited effect. If you have further questions,
please feel free to email me directly.
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Thomas E. Boismier, MPH <boismier at umich.edu>
Assistant Director, Vestibular Testing Center
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
University of Michigan Hospitals